oils on winsor and newton canvas board
this has taken me a lot longer to complete as i restudied and reworked edges and colour. i continue the studies and have put this on the blog though there is so much more analysis to be done.
after note: i read this on Sadie Valeri's blog
Sometimes a piece of artwork is falling out of control but we can't admit it. We are too attached to the work we have already put in, and we want the artwork to be better than it is. This is where integrity comes in: the artist must hold themselves to the highest standard, otherwise no learning or exploration is happening. If we tell ourselves our art is "good enough" it isn't. That is self-deception.
To be art, it must be better than "good enough".
Do what it takes to learn and get better with every mark of every piece. Otherwise, we may as well go find a less demanding endeavor. Why be an artist, if not to get better?
23 comments:
rahina
you are so though on yourself
ok i understand you can't be easely pleased because want to get better.
but being a bit kinder to yourself will let things flow...enjoy the journey
portraits are not easy and you are capturing some strong characters...
hi rob, thanks for your kind words. somewhere during the painting of anything there are glimpses of light.. so yes i do enjoy the process. however there is something i still want to achieve in my portraits and i am sure when i have, there will be another something... i guess it goes with the territory:) r.
It's a good work!! He has a disturbing look O.o.. It hipnotize me. I like it very much.
A big, big kiss for you.
I like it!! Makes me want to get scruffy so you will paint me. I do already have enough wrinkles for you.
bj
Hi Ana, i had to look again at the portrait to see this... probably a result of subliminal paint teleporting (if there is such a thing). thank you for your feedback:) r.
hi Bill, ok, get scruffy and send me a photo and i'll scribble and colour you in... but please comb your new beard before you click that camera:)
Hi Don, funny you should say that as Ana also said something in a similar vein, thank you for your feedback:)
another winner , rahina...keep it up!:-) Not too much more to do here, I think...keep the critical eye, but don't beat yourself up. Your portraits are taking on some real dimension of late. this guy's eyes are extremely well done.
Love the greens you achieved with this. Beautiful!
this is a very good portrait!
Rahina...what a powerful figure, the background is gorgeous here. I'ts very intense, deep, emotive...Love it!
Hi Rahina,
I really think you are moving forward in your portraits with leaps and bounds. Congratulations on the continued development of your skills. You are an inspiration!
Nicki
hi Cathyann, i really like your new photo: i had to check it was you before i wrote this. thank you for this feedback. beat myself up? yep i do that a lot especially when i don't achieve what i want to:)
hi Leslie, thank you, i love cad lemon and ultramarine with bits of ochre and or burnt umber or raw umber.
Hi Fabio, i'm glad you like it, thank you:)
Hi Celeste, thank you and i am still grinning about that video clip on your blog:)
Thank you Nicki, but i don't know about being an 'inspiration': i constantly struggle with every snail-paced development.
Muy interesante toda la serie de retratos, Rahina. Me gusta este último particularmente. Bien entonado y con un estupendo contraste de luz.
Saludos
Very interesting the whole series of portraits, Rahina. I particularly like the latter. Well toned and with a wonderful contrast of light.
thank you Juan, i translated the above using google translator: i appreciate your visit and feedback.
beautiful work, Rahina!
i concur
with all above...
you deserve to realize
how wonderful your work is.
so totally admired~
Chuck
Powerful piece Rahina, the colours give a strong mood, great expression
hi Chuck, i appreciate your feedback. Since the original post, i read something on another blog and have added it below this post. it may clarify my dilemma/direction/frustration:)
hi Carol, yep you are right... i am now getting into the habit of revisiting subjects... thank you for your feedback.
thank you Sam, it's different brushwork this time, something i am experimenting with.
Really wonderful portrait! You've captured the strength of your subject and that dramatic lighting works so well with him.
Hi Rahina, I love it very much. Both, charcoal version and this oleo are excellent works. The face of the man is very interesting,(remember me Eric Clapton), what a wonderfull expression you have achieved. Great work!
Thank you Gwen, I'm glad you like it.
Hi Carmen, yes a few others have said the same but it really is not him. i'm glad you like the expression.
Hi Dana, i'm glad you like it this much. i appreciate your feedback. r.
Hi Miro, thank you for your feedback on this and i am so glad you like this. maybe i will unpack those paints:) r.
what I like most about your paints are the eyes, they are so alive, they shine!
great
That light really carries this piece, Rahina.
Nice job.
thank you Tati, i'm glad you like those:)
hi Gary, i hope you are feeling better since your accident and thank you for your feedback
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